Crime Rate in Glynneath Central and East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Glynneath Central and East

The total recorded crimes in Glynneath Central and East, Neath Port Talbot, UK in May 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Glynneath Central and East crime rate of 17.50 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Glynneath Central and East, encompassing approximately 228 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Glynneath Central and East Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Brynhyfryd with total crimes: 1
  • Gellidawel Road with total crimes: 1
  • Canal Place with total crimes: 1

How safe is Glynneath Central and East?

To understand the safety of Glynneath Central and East, we need to analyze Glynneath Central and East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Neath Port Talbot:

    • In 2024, Glynneath Central and East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 101 crimes compared to 375.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Glynneath Central and East recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

    • In 2023, Glynneath Central and East had fewer crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 97 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Glynneath Central and East recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Neath Port Talbot, Glynneath Central and East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Glynneath Central and East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Glynneath Central and East has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 17.50 ranking 33th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Glynneath Central and East crimes were 101. The crime rate of Glynneath Central and East in 2024 was 441.82 (year) or 36.82 (month) ranking it 30 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Glynneath Central and East were around 97 crimes with yearly crime rate of 424.32 (year) or 35.36 (month) ranking 30 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Glynneath Central and East)CrimesRank (Glynneath Central and East)CrimesRank (Glynneath Central and East)
Aberavon92 2979 21,043 1
Neath North79 41,079 1947 2
Margam and Tai-bach97 1863 3741 3
Sandfields East88 3747 7599 7
Neath East70 6842 5738 4
Sandfields West76 5858 4718 5
Port Talbot50 7809 6609 6
Pontardawe40 12460 8473 8
Neath South49 8412 10451 9
Dyffryn26 16448 9325 14
Baglan41 9359 15352 12
Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters40 11397 11399 10
Coedffranc Central41 10396 12357 11
Bryn and Cwmavon35 13391 13345 13
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman22 19360 14281 16
Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera34 14248 19272 18
Gwynfi and Croeserw21 20321 16282 15
Briton Ferry East26 15253 18281 17
Resolven and Tonna25 17284 17268 19
Briton Ferry West22 18242 21218 21
Blaengwrach and Glynneath West17 23246 20248 20
Coedffranc West19 21190 23126 28
Coedffranc North19 22162 26190 22
Cimla and Pelenna16 24219 22167 24
Bryn-coch South14 25167 25174 23
Cymer and Glyncorrwg10 26175 24130 27
Allt-wen8 28133 29138 25
Aberdulais7 30161 27130 26
Godre'r Graig8 27134 28111 29
Rhos7 2998 3158 32
Trebanos4 3477 3276 31
Bryn-coch North6 3167 3430 34
Cadoxton4 3268 3348 33

Glynneath Central and East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
September 20242
August 20242
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
August 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Glynneath Central and East in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Glynneath Central and East postcode area is presented below.

1. Brynhyfryd (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Gellidawel Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
3. Canal Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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